Chosen and Sent: Your Place in Gods Story

You are not just part of God’s story, you have a place and a purpose in it. From 1 Peter 2:4-12, Pastor Chris Teien explores how believers are called to build their lives on Christ the cornerstone, live out their identity as God’s chosen people, and show his greatness to the world. Discover how to stand firm on the foundation of Jesus and live sent with confidence and grace.

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/18076734

Key Points:

1. Build your life on Christ, the sure foundation. (vv. 4–6)
    Everything lasting begins with Jesus. Other foundations tilt and fail, but Christ remains firm.
2. Know who you are as God’s chosen people. (vv. 7–10)
    In Christ, those once rejected are now chosen, holy, and sent to represent God to the world.
3. Live as one sent to show God’s greatness. (vv. 11–12)
    As God’s people in a watching world, live with purity, integrity, and purpose so others see his goodness in you.

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
 From crooked fence posts to a tilted lakeside house, Pastor Chris shares real-life examples of what happens when the foundation fails—and how Jesus alone can hold up your life straight and strong.

Notable Quotes:
 • Jesus is the perfect cornerstone you can build your life upon.
 • You are living stones, chosen and sent to reflect God’s glory.
 • Who are you trying to please? Live for the audience of One.

Takeaways:
 • Ask where you’ve trusted sand instead of the Rock, and recommit your foundation to Christ.
 • Embrace your new identity as God’s chosen person—accepted, forgiven, and sent.
 • Let your daily conduct and words show others the greatness of God.
 • Look for one person this week to encourage or share your faith with.

Scripture References:
 1 Peter 2:4–12; Matthew 7:24–27; Acts 4:11–12; Ephesians 2:19–22

Keywords:
 1 Peter 2, cornerstone, living stones, chosen people, royal priesthood, spiritual house, holiness, identity in Christ, mission, Well Faith, Rockwell Church

Challenge:
 Pray, “Jesus, be the cornerstone of my choices today, and help me live as one sent to show your greatness.”

The WELL Faith Podcast shares practical, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien to help you worship, encourage, learn, and love in everyday life. A new message is released every Sunday. Episodes marked with an asterisk (*) are replay episodes from previous years. Find resources at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN, and follow and review the podcast on your favorite listening platform.